Competence aims after Year 2


Language learning
The aims are that the pupil shall be able to
• give examples of situations where it might be useful to have some English-language skills
• find words and phrases that are common to English and the native language
• give examples of English terms and phrases connected to personal interests

Communication
The aims are that the pupil shall be able to
• understand and use some common English words and phrases that have a connection with the local community
• use the most basic English phonology and language rhythms through practical-aesthetic forms of expression
• greet people, ask questions and answer simple oral questions
• understand simple instructions given in English
• recognise some words, expressions and simple sentences in spoken and written texts
• use letters and experiment with writing English words and expressions
• use numbers in communication
• use the language through several senses and media

Culture, society and literature
The aims are that the pupil shall be able to
• discuss aspects of the day-to-day life of children in some English-speaking countries
• participate in English child culture and children’s literature using words, pictures, music and movement